Hapoel Haifa Coach Aims to Exploit Betar Jerusalem's Weaknesses

Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas is preparing his team for a challenging match against Betar Jerusalem in the fifth round of the Israeli Premier League on Saturday. Silvas anticipates a difficult game with a strong home-field advantage for Betar, even though it will be played at Bloomfield Stadium.

"We know exactly what Betar Jerusalem's strengths and weaknesses are," Silvas stated, expressing confidence in his team's preparation. He acknowledged Betar's recent momentum and the expected vocal support from their fans, but emphasized that Hapoel Haifa is coming with its own goals and strengths.

Silvas also addressed the issue of his players being overlooked for the Olympic national team. He expressed disappointment regarding the non-selection of Yead Gonen but believes Gonen's consistent performance on the field will eventually earn him a call-up. Silvas also commented on goalkeeper Yoav Jarafi, suggesting he also deserves a place on the national team, though acknowledging the difficulty of selection for his position.